Live: Macron to hold crisis cabinet meeting on France's devastating wildfires

A crisis cabinet meeting is on the agenda for President Emmanuel Macron as wildfires spread across southern France, according to France 24. The fires come as Spain deals with its own emergency: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is visiting fire-affected areas in Valencia, where a new blaze has forced thousands from their homes. Both governments are now mobilizing at the highest levels as firefighters work to contain the flames across the region.

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